Becoming Cary Grant (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, Becoming Cary Grant is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Mark Kidel, running about 85 minutes. “His most challenging role was himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For the first time one of Hollywood's greatest stars tells his own story, in his own words. From a childhood of poverty to global fame, Cary Grant, the ultimate self-made star, explores his own screen image and what it took to create it.
Who’s in it. Becoming Cary Grant stars Cary Grant as Self (archive footage), Jonathan Pryce as Cary Grant (voice), Judy Balaban as Self and Mark Glancy as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Becoming Cary Grant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Cary Grant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Cary Grant tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Cary Grant (2017)?
- In US, Becoming Cary Grant is available to stream on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becoming Cary Grant worth watching?
- Becoming Cary Grant holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Becoming Cary Grant?
- Becoming Cary Grant stars Cary Grant, Jonathan Pryce, Judy Balaban, Mark Glancy and Barbara Jaynes.
- When was Becoming Cary Grant released?
- Becoming Cary Grant was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.